Behind the Genes
autor: Genomics England
Nejnovější epizoda
Can we change the rules of medicine?
Can we change the rules of medicine?
O tomto podcastu
At Genomics England, our vision is a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare.
From the latest research to the lived experiences of those affected by rare conditions and cancer, Behind the Genes brings you closer to the people behind the science.
Each month, we release a deep-dive episode, alongside our Genomics 101 series - short explainers designed to make complex terms in genetics and genomics easier to understand.
Epizody
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- Can we change the rules of medicine? · 30 min · Epizoda 201Advances in genomics are making it possible to develop treatments for individual patients with rare genetic conditions. But how can we get these treatments to the people who need…
- How do we keep medicines safe and working properly? · 12 min · Epizoda 199In this explainer episode, Rachel Brucoli, Deputy Director at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, explains how we make sure that medicines stay safe and work…
- How are we serving Black communities in health research? · 33 min · Epizoda 198In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore Black communities and health research. Our guests discuss why some people feel research is not intended for them, how historical…
- What is equity in healthcare? · 11 min · Epizoda 197In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Sasha Henriques, Director of Equity Assurance at Genomics England, to explain what we mean by the word equity in healthcare and genomics…
- What if a vaccine could help treat cancer? · 37 min · Epizoda 196In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore how personalised cancer vaccines are being developed, and how genomics and AI could help make these treatments more precise. Our…
- What are cancer vaccines? · 8 min · Epizoda 195In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Dr Antonio D'Alessio, Medical Oncologist at Guys and St Thomas Foundation Trust, to explain cancer vaccines and how they work. You can also…
- What happens after a new rare genetic condition is discovered? · 31 min · Epizoda 194Two years after researchers identified ReNU syndrome, where are we now? In 2024, two independent research teams identified the genetic cause of ReNU syndrome, a rare…
- What is genomics? · 10 min · Epizoda 192In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Ella Davyson, Genomics Data Scientist, to explain the meaning of the term genomics. You can also find a series of short videos explaining…
- Could taking aspirin halve the risk of bowel cancer? · 36 min · Epizoda 193A daily low dose of aspirin could significantly reduce the risk of bowel cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that increases the likelihood of developing…
- How can genomics help us understand rare conditions? · 10 min · Epizoda 191In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Jamie Ellingford, Lead Genomic Data Scientist for Rare Disease, to explain how genomics is helping us better understand rare conditions…
- How is research changing the role of midwives in maternity care? · 34 min · Epizoda 190When people think of midwives, they often think about pregnancy and birth, but the reality of modern midwifery is far broader. In this episode of Behind the Genes, our guests…
- What does a midwife do? · 6 min · Epizoda 188In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Kate Stanbury, research midwife on the Generation Study, to tell us more about the vital role that midwives play. You can also find a…
- How is genomic research being guided by patient and participant voices? · 36 min · Epizoda 189In this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the Participant Panel and explore how genomic research is being guided by patient and participant voices. Made up of people who have…
- What is the Participant Panel at Genomics England? · 10 min · Epizoda 187In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Lisa Beaton, Panel Member and Parent Representative for SWAN UK, to tell us about the Participant Panel. You can also find a series of…
- What if a treatment created for one person could transform care for thousands? · 27 min · Epizoda 186In this episode, we explore how individualised medicines are evolving from “n=1” treatments (a treatment effective for a single individual) into approaches that could transform…
- What is de-identified data? · 7 min · Epizoda 185In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Georgia Chan, Senior Data Wrangler at Genomics England, to explain what de-identified data is. You can also find a series of short videos…
- Can blood cancer be inherited? · 37 min · Epizoda 184Blood cancers are the fifth most common group of cancers in the UK. But for a small number of people, the condition may have an inherited genetic cause. In this episode of Behind…
- What is informed consent? · 8 min · Epizoda 183In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Réka Novotta, Research Ethics Operations Manager at Genomics England, to explain what informed consent is. You can also find a series of…
- What Does the Diagnostic Odyssey Really Mean for Families? · 27 min · Epizoda 182In this special episode, recorded live at the 2025 Genomics England Research Summit, host Adam Clatworthy is joined by parents, clinicians and researchers to explore the long…
- Reflecting on 2025 - Collaborating for the future of genomic healthcare · 27 min · Epizoda 181In this special end-of-year episode of Behind the Genes, host Sharon Jones is joined by Dr Rich Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Genomics England, to reflect on the past year at…
